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Taxpayers in Florida Footing Bill for Millions in Healthcare Costs for Undocumented Immigrants, Rep. Greg Steube Claims on Social Media

Tallahassee, Florida – The issue of healthcare costs for immigrants in the U.S. illegally has sparked a debate among policymakers in Florida. Rep. Greg Steube, a Republican from Florida, recently raised concerns about the financial burden placed on taxpayers due to providing healthcare for individuals who are in the country without legal status. According to Steube, the state of Florida has spent approximately $566 million on hospital visits for these individuals, a figure that has …

Health4All: Undocumented Immigrants in California Face Barriers to Health Coverage

Brentwood, California – Marisol Pantoja Toribio, a 43-year-old resident without legal status or health insurance in California, faced a daunting discovery in early January when she found a lump in her breast. Uncertain of her options, she grappled with the fear of a potential cancer diagnosis and the financial burden that would come with it. Although Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, recently expanded to include immigrants lacking legal residency, Pantoja Toribio’s application was rejected due to …

Medi-Cal Expansion in California Offers Health Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants: Is it Worth the Cost?

Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature have allocated over $4 billion annually for the expansion of Medi-Cal. This move was made possible by Newsom’s 2022 budget, which paved the way for the latest expansion of the program in California. As of January, California became the first state to extend its Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, to include every undocumented immigrant residing within the state borders. This expansion now allows approximately 700,000 adults between …

Biden Regrets Calling Undocumented Immigrant “Illegal” In Georgia Murder Case

Atlanta, Georgia – President Joe Biden expressed regret over his use of the term “illegal” to describe the undocumented immigrant charged with the killing of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia. During an interview with MSNBC, Biden acknowledged his mistake and clarified that he should have used the term “undocumented.” The President’s apology came after facing backlash for referring to Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan who crossed the U.S. border and was arrested before being …

Undocumented Health Insurance: Maryland Senate Passes Bill for Illegal Migrants to Access Healthcare

Annapolis, Maryland – Illegal immigrants in Maryland may soon be able to purchase health insurance under a new bill that recently passed in the state’s House and Senate. The “Access to Care Act” was approved by the Maryland Senate on a party line vote of 34-13. This follows the Maryland House passing a similar version of the legislation with a vote of 101-34 in late February. The legislation will need approval from both chambers before …

Transplant Recipients of Undocumented Immigration Face Barriers in Care Without Insurance

Boston, MA – Undocumented immigrants with kidney failure face significant barriers in accessing transplant care due to lack of health insurance, according to recent research published by Dr. Katherine Rizzolo and colleagues at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Despite being eligible for transplantation in the United States regardless of citizenship status, the lack of affordable insurance coverage presents a major obstacle to care for this vulnerable population. Dr. Lilian Cervantes from …